[Woodcarver] Crucifix restoration

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Paul,

That's a wonderful task you have to repair the crucifix.

About the only suggestion I might offer is before gluing in the new pieces
is to clean, finish and seal the original surface first. This will make it
easier to match the color of new wood to the old.


Joe Dillett
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From: "Paul Herbeck" <pherbeck at msn.com>
To: <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 10:36 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Crucifix restoration


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> A local fellow has asked me to restore (repair) a Crucifix that was in a
fire.  I plan to remove the body from the cross and work on the two
separately.  The cross is about 5 feet tall by 3 feet across.  The body
needs some fingers and a thumb and part of the crown replaced.  Also, some
cracks in the body, presumably caused by the heat of the fire, need
attention.
>
> I have a pretty good idea where I'm headed, but would welcome suggestions
from the group.  I have posted some pictures at
>
> http://www.PictureTrail.com/gid3538013
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> Thanks.
>
>
> Paul Herbeck
>
> Columbus, OH
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